Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The York Observatory
- The Shambles
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Norman Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Sixties York
- Anglian Cross
- York Garrison
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York and the Holocaust
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- The First Railway Station